US Bridges

Warden Street over Timber Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .03 MI S of Childers · Structure no. 022200VV0310001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warden Street over Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Warden Street over Timber Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWarden Street
CrossesTimber Creek
Location.03 MI S of Childers
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67293, -97.45932
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Warden Street over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warden Street over Timber Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Warden Street over Timber Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warden Street over Timber Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Warden Street over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.